Microsoft patents real-time AI speech filter
The gist
A Microsoft patent application describes AI that alters live video speech and edits the speaker's face to match.
It is only a filing, but critics warn it could be abused for deepfakes.
How it unfolded
- Apr 29, 2025Microsoft's patent application US 2026/0341309 A1 is filed, with Microsoft Technology Licensing, LLC as applicant and David Callaghan and Dinesh Kumar named as inventors.
- Jul 29, 2026The examiner raises objections; the company can respond.
- Oct 29, 2026The patent application is published.